You should go to the er asap for evaluation.
The clots can move or form in your lung(s) becoming what is called a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal (can kill you). Get it checked out now--this may be a potentially life threatening emergency.

You should go to the er asap for evaluation.
The clots can move or form in your lung(s) becoming what is called a pulmonary embolism, which can be fatal (can kill you). Get it checked out now--this may be a potentially life threatening emergency.
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In the front of the lower leg, if there is swelling can be other issues such as shin splints or tendinitis. If you have been sedentary, smoke, take birth control, have been doing prolonged sitting, or having shortness of breath, you should have this evaluated with your family physician.

In brief:
It depends

Most blood clots that we see are in the posterior calf region.

In the front of the lower leg, if there is swelling can be other issues such as shin splints or tendinitis. If you have been sedentary, smoke, take birth control, have been doing prolonged sitting, or having shortness of breath, you should have this evaluated with your family physician.
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